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Coronavirus Disproportionately Hits Latinos in California

Coronavirus Disproportionately Hits Latinos in California

KQED's Forum vor 6 Jahren

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Across California, Latinos have been hit hard by the coronavirus
pandemic. They make up about 39 percent of the state’s population,
but account for 55 percent of reported infections. Community
leaders are calling for more resources to help reduce the spread
and risks for Latinos, many of whom have to work outside the home.
The pandemic has been especially burdensome for undocumented people
and low-income workers -- a significant component of the Latino
population. We look at what can be done to blunt the sharp rise in
case counts.